Background: Alcoholism has consistently been a significant public health problem due to its link with progressive biochemical and physiological alterations, particularly affecting liver function and metabolic processes. Aim: This study comparatively assessed selected biomarkers o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3490
The leaching of harmful chemicals from conventional plastics food packaging, into foods and their gradual accumulation in the living systems, has intensified concerns the use of plastics and its waste management control protocol. Their environmental persistence poses serious rick...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3488
The utilization of conventional edible starch sources as raw materials for biodegradable film matrices has generated food insecurity concerns and conflicts between food supply and industrial sector. Therefore, this research work attempted to harness the potential of agro-industri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3487
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both, with rising global burden. Phytochemical screening is an important aspect of medicinal plant research because it helps t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3486
Background: The mechanism of diabetes mellitus involves oxidative stress, which damages cells, tissues, and organs and predisposes affected individuals to complications such as nephropathy, hepatotoxicity, and cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, combining therapeutic agents th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3485
Water pipe tobacco smoking, commonly known as shisha or hookah, has gained increasing popularity, particularly among females, despite growing evidence of its adverse health effects. This study investigated the hepato-renal consequences and oxidative stress response of female Wist...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2484
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are compounds that regulate plant growth and development and are used in agriculture to enhance productivity and stress tolerance. Major classes include auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins. However, improper use of PGRs can pose toxicological risks...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2483
Background: The study is a systematic review focusing on the tartrazine and carmoisine toxicity on renal, hepatic, pancreatic, glucose metabolism, and haematological indices in albino rats. Method: We systematically reviewed studies published using keywords and short medical term...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2482
This study aimed to assess the innovativeness, risk orientation and information source utilization of paddy growers regarding the recommended biofertilizer practices in selected six villages at Gudiyattam taluk in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu. The sample size of 120 was determi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2481
Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of different organic substrates on oxidative stress and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the earthworm Perionyx excavatus, with particular emphasis on biochemical responses, antioxidant enzyme activities, oxidative damage bi...
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